UPDATE: Ariran Burks, 34, has been identified as the suspect from the shooting that happened on Friday, October 11 in the 4600 block of Chapman Highway, which critically injured a 24-year-old woman.

Burks has been charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder and four counts of aggravated assault.

Burks, who was last known to reside in the Walter P. Taylor Homes area, is not in custody at this time and efforts remain ongoing to locate him.

Anyone with information concerning Burks’ whereabouts is urged to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers anonymously at 865-215-7165. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward.

Burks should be considered armed and dangerous.

KPD Detectives Investigating Chapman Highway Shooting

Knoxville Police Department detectives are pursuing active leads in an ongoing investigation into a Chapman Highway shooting that critically injured a woman. 

At around 5 p.m. today, October 11, 2024, KPD officers responded to the area of the Casey’s convenience store in the 4600 block of Chapman Highway to investigate a reported shooting. 

Officers arrived on scene and located a woman outside of her car who had been shot at least one time. The victim, age 24, was transported to the UT Medical Center with critical injuries. 

Responding officers quickly learned that the suspect left the scene in a black SUV, which was found unoccupied at the Executive Inn on Chapman Highway. 

Efforts remain ongoing to locate the suspect. Detectives are working strong leads. 

Additional information will be provided as the investigation progresses.